Signature collecting gains momentum ahead of presidential vote

Ljubljana, 4 September - A number of independent presidential candidates on Monday opened stalls at which supporters can submit their signatures of support. Independents with official endorsements by parties need to collect 3,000 signatures for the 22 October vote, while those without party support need 5,000.

Ljubljana.The coalition Social Democrats (SD) endorse President Borut Pahor, who is pictured with his spouse Tanja Pečar, in his attempt to secure a second term as the president of Slovenia.Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana.The coalition Social Democrats (SD) endorse Borut Pahor (in the middle) in his attempt to secure a second term as the president of the republic.Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana.The coalition Social Democrats (SD) endorse Borut Pahor in his attempt to secure a second term as the president of the republic.Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana.The coalition Social Democrats (SD) endorse Borut Pahor in his attempt to secure a second term as the president of the republic.Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana.The coalition Social Democrats (SD) endorse President Borut Pahor, who is pictured with his spouse Tanja Pečar, in his attempt to secure a second term as the president of Slovenia.Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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